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‘Awful April’: bill rises Britons face, from council tax to energy and cars

How the wave of increases will hit your household finances – and what you can do about it

The Guardian - UK

Mobile and broadband 2025 price increases: Start date and charges explained

Price hikes totaling over £74 million a month are on the way, but millions of customers could avoid them... and even save money.

Evening Standard

London borough ranked worst for damp and mould in England — how does your area compare?

Uswitch’s latest Mouldy Nation Report reveals eight of the top 10 local authorities receiving complaints about mould or damp are in London

Evening Standard

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Haggle, bundle or switch: how to get the best UK broadband deal

Choose the speed that’s right for you, beware of price rises at renewal time and consider ditching your landline

The Guardian - UK

British energy users urged to switch to fixed deals to save up to £230

After the third rise in a row for customers in Great Britain it is high time to visit a price comparison site

The Guardian - UK

What are the cheapest energy deals as price cap set to rise in April?

Here are the cheapest energy deals as bills are set to rise again this April

Evening Standard

‘No, I’m not phoning to say I’m dying!’ My gruelling week of calling gen Z friends rather than texting them

Phone calls can be inconvenient, stressful or actively unpleasant – especially if you’re part of my generation. At 27, can I survive seven days without texts or group chats? And will I still have a social life at the end?

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Three UK outage — network service restored but "additional impact" expected due to Storm Éowyn

Three UK mobile network went down for thousands of users. Here are the latest updates!

Tom’s Guide

Households urged to submit energy readings amid forecast of further rises ahead

Households are starting the year with an increase to their energy bills, with another 3% jump expected for April.

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit energy readings as further price rises forecast

The latest increase to energy bills comes amid warnings of plunging temperatures and forecasts of a near-3% hike to the price cap in April.

Evening Standard

Nine million households urged to act now to avoid overpaying on energy bills

One quick and easy check could ensure bills stay low in the new year

The Independent UK

It's freezing! How to stay warm without turning on the heating: chic tips to cut costs

With the temperature dropping in the capital, and central heating still proving costly, we run through some of the best heating hacks to keep your house warm this winter

Evening Standard

What is the most efficient way to use central heating? Your energy questions answered

As the clocks go back, our experts answer queries about gas and electricity use, be it for drying clothes, doing the washing up or sorting the heating

The Guardian - UK

Repair or replace? How to get the best deal on fridges, dishwashers and washing machines

When an essential appliance breaks down, it can be a shock – but there may be lower-cost options such as secondhand

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The Independent UK

Households urged to send energy meter readings as price cap drop takes effect

The average household energy bill has fallen by 7% as of Monday after Ofgem lowered its price cap in response to wholesale prices.

The Independent UK

Households urged to submit energy meter readings ahead of price drop

The average household energy bill will fall by 7% from July 1 after Ofgem lowered its price cap in response to wholesale prices.

The Guardian - UK

Energy bills: a fixed-price deal could save you £150 next winter

Ofgem’s price cap is likely to yo-yo over the next year – here’s how you could beat it by up to 12%

The Guardian - UK

Household bills rise sharply despite easing energy costs

Rates for phone, broadband and water will increase from Monday and other increases are in the pipeline

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The Guardian - UK

UK households urged to submit meter readings ahead of energy price cut

Martin Lewis among those encouraging consumers to make a note so they do not overpay when cap reduced

Evening Standard

How long do Londoners spend in the shower? New Uswitch data reveals average UK times

The research shows people are spending less time in the shower on average, with 44% cutting down

The Independent UK

Warning for consumers as ‘household energy debt hits five-year high’

Average household energy debt is now £216, according to a survey for Uswitch, up from £190

The Independent UK

Lower energy price cap takes effect amid concerns households will pay more

The Government has announced no plans for support this winter along the lines of the £400 offered to help all households last winter.

Evening Standard

Energy price cap to fall - but households may still have to pay more than last winter

The lower cap is still more than 50% higher than pre-crisis levels, while the financial support of last winter has not been repeated

The Guardian - UK

Britons’ energy bills are falling – so why are standing charges soaring?

In the cost of living crisis, more people – from campaigners to energy bosses – are starting to question suppliers’ fees

The Guardian - UK

Number of Britons facing significant internet outages doubles in a year

Two-fifths of UK adults disconnected for three hours or more with one in four left without service for nearly a week

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